Basic

sinister

/ˈsɪnɪstər/

sin · is · ter ˈsɪn · ɪ · stər

English Definition

adj. giving the impression that something harmful will happen

中文释义

不祥的

Significado en Español

siniestro

한국어 뜻

불길한

Nghĩa Tiếng Việt

đáng ngại, xấu xa

Example Sentence

The old house had a sinister feel to it.

这栋老房子给人一种不祥的感觉。

Synonyms

ominous menacing evil

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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the best synonym for the word “sinister”:

A benign
B harmless
C menacing
D friendly

Show answer

C — menacing. “sinister” means adj. giving the impression that something harmful will happen

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

A dark, ______ figure lurked silently in the shadows of the alley.

A cheerful
B friendly
C kind
D sinister

Show answer

D — sinister. “sinister” means adj. giving the impression that something harmful will happen

Common questions about “sinister”

What does “sinister” mean?

sinister — adj. giving the impression that something harmful will happen. In Chinese: 不祥的.

How do you pronounce “sinister”?

sinister is pronounced /ˈsɪnɪstər/. It breaks into 3 syllables: sin · is · ter.

How do you use “sinister” in a sentence?

The old house had a sinister feel to it. (这栋老房子给人一种不祥的感觉。)

What are synonyms for “sinister”?

ominous, menacing, evil — all close in meaning to sinister (adj. giving the impression that something harmful will happen).

Is “sinister” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. sinister appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

Progress / 学习进度

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Mastered: 0 / 2445 (0%)

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sinister

Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

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